DIY Stillen Supercharger

wortmeister · 02-24-2011, 04:05 PM

I just installed a Stillen kit on my 2009 sport/touring Z (auto trans), and became an instant Stillen disciple. The amazing increase in torque and horsepower absolutely transform the car. This is a great kit, and worth every penny. Installation is easy enough that I can't understand why anyone who knows one end of a wrench from the other would pay to have it installed. The kit is complete to the point you probably won't have to leave your garage to complete the installation--as long as you have a fiber-optic scope to use while installing the right-side manifold bolts. Stillen somehow "overlooks" this requirement. With my supplemental instructions filling the gaps not covered in Stillen's, any average DIY mechanic can install the kit in less than 20 hours. I prepared the attached instructions to help others around potential trouble spots.

The attached instructions must be read in conjunction with those Stillen supplies with the SC kit, available at:

http://www.stillen.com/media_files/407770.pdf

I've attached my instructions in .pdf format, readable by anyone with Adobe Acrobat. This is a link to the pictures in my album on this forum that go with the instructions: Nissan 370Z Forum - wortmeister's Album: Stillen Supercharger Installation pics
If you're serious about an installation and wish further info, ask for it, and I'll respond via this forum's private e-mail. If you live in the Phoenix area, I might provide direct help with the installation.

XwChriswX · 02-24-2011, 04:14 PM

Congrats on the install. If you're able to, a few of us are gonna try to meet up at the Pavilions on Scottsdale if you can make it that would be sweet to see the kit in person.

Sibze · 02-24-2011, 04:29 PM

You installed it yourself??? Nice

Osiris · 02-24-2011, 04:36 PM

Do you have before and after dyno numbers? If so, did you use a mustang or dynojet? I'm curious to see what your "amazing torque" numbers are.

SoCal 370Z · 02-25-2011, 09:36 AM

Rep point for tenacity, tools for the job, installation!

steveg78 · 02-27-2011, 10:06 PM

I appreciate the time you have taken to write a proper "supplement". A lot of DIY'ers probably wouldn't take the time to write anything remotely as thorough and organized as what you have. Awesome work! Thanks

wortmeister · 02-28-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by steveg78

I appreciate the time you have taken to write a proper "supplement". A lot of DIY'ers probably wouldn't take the time to write anything remotely as thorough and organized as what you have. Awesome work! Thanks

Thanks for the nod, Steve.

I believe the primary value of knowledge occurs when it's shared. If Stillen had intentionally written its instructions to ensure successful installations could be accomplished only by professionals, it couldn't have done a better job. Having done the installation myself, I'm convinced that any DIYer who can read could do it, using my supplemental instructions. I'm 70 years old, with all of the mental and physical impairments attendant, and the primary reason I encountered difficulties was because of the deficiencies in Stillen's instructions. Although time-consuming and requiring patience, the installation procedure is so simple and straightforward, I could now do another without even looking at the instructions. Not bragging. It's just that easy.

Incidentally, I'd appreciate constructive input from anyone who has done an installation. I make no claim that my instructions are perfect, and would be happy to incorporate other's ideas into updates.

tiller · 03-01-2011, 08:43 PM

how are you liking the stillen supercharger?would really like to hear about how its performing,how many miles on it since installed

wortmeister · 03-02-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tiller

how are you liking the stillen supercharger?would really like to hear about how its performing,how many miles on it since installed

I love it! Despite the JATO-fired acceleration, Stillen's claim that gas mileage is only minimally affected by the supercharger has proved to be accurate--as long as you keep your foot out of it--which is extremely difficult to do. As to longevity: so far, so good--but I've thus far driven it less than 500 miles. It's never failed to start, idles like a stocker, and the supercharger still whistles like a happy canary.

lazer_Z · 04-19-2011, 10:58 PM

update on how things are going?

nutoz · 05-04-2011, 09:23 PM

from all the ones that have installed superchargers, how is the auto transmission and rearend holding out.any issues with trans temps?

Plasmite · 05-30-2013, 11:00 PM

Bump....Lets get some updates on this supercharger. Thinking of getting one myself

olddudesrule · 06-04-2013, 01:16 PM

Sub'ed for current info as well, especially from folks in the great state of AZ!

wortmeister · 06-06-2013, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olddudesrule

Sub'ed for current info as well, especially from folks in the great state of AZ!

370Z Stillen supercharger DIY instructions

The above link will take you to my earlier posts re DIY Stillen SC installation. Although Chandler is too far to walk, it's a local call to Phoenix even via hardwired phone.

tsui_san · 06-20-2013, 01:32 PM

wortmeister - how many miles has it been and how's the car running? current impressions on your SC kit over the past 2 years?

02-24-2011, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Congrats on the install. If you're able to, a few of us are gonna try to meet up at the Pavilions on Scottsdale if you can make it that would be sweet to see the kit in person. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

02-24-2011, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	You installed it yourself??? Nice __________________ RIP Tony.

02-24-2011, 04:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 20	Do you have before and after dyno numbers? If so, did you use a mustang or dynojet? I'm curious to see what your "amazing torque" numbers are. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

02-25-2011, 09:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	Rep point for tenacity, tools for the job, installation! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-19-2011, 10:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
lazer_Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 164 Drives: s2000 Rep Power: 15	update on how things are going? __________________ Interested in a lower rear brace? click here! "How-To" on installing my lower rear brace!!!

02-27-2011, 10:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 18	I appreciate the time you have taken to write a proper "supplement". A lot of DIY'ers probably wouldn't take the time to write anything remotely as thorough and organized as what you have. Awesome work! Thanks

03-01-2011, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
tiller Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario Posts: 370 Drives: 09 370z touring Rep Power: 15	how are you liking the stillen supercharger?would really like to hear about how its performing,how many miles on it since installed

05-04-2011, 09:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
nutoz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 51 Drives: 10 ST 7AT PG CB Rep Power: 16	from all the ones that have installed superchargers, how is the auto transmission and rearend holding out.any issues with trans temps?

05-30-2013, 11:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Plasmite Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 259 Drives: '12 M6 Panty Peeler Rep Power: 13	Bump....Lets get some updates on this supercharger. Thinking of getting one myself __________________ WISHLIST

06-04-2013, 01:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Sub'ed for current info as well, especially from folks in the great state of AZ!

06-20-2013, 01:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
tsui_san Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 20 Drives: 07 G35S Sedan Rep Power: 16	wortmeister - how many miles has it been and how's the car running? current impressions on your SC kit over the past 2 years?

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